Principles of Creature Design: From the Actual to the Real and Imagined TP: Understanding Animal Anatomy - Softcover

Whitlatch, Terryl

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1933492562 ISBN 13: 9781933492568

Publisher: Design Studio Press, 2017

Synopsis

• In order to draw the imaginary, you need to understand the real. Terryl Whitlatch reveals what is required to design imaginary animals and creatures, both realistic and stylized. Join her as she delves into the zoology behind Creature Design, from the bones and muscles, to Narrative Concept art and stylized characters.

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About the Author

Terryl Whitlatch is an accomplished, scientifically and academically trained illustrator who extensively studied vertebrate zoology and animal anatomy. She has worked for various zoos and museums in the United States and as senior consultant on Wildlife Art and Animal Anatomy for the World Wildlife Fund. She is considered to be one of the top creature designers and animal anatomists working in the field today. In a career spanning more than 25 years, Whitlatch has many projects to her credit, including Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: The Special Edition, Jumanji, Men in Black, Brother Bear, Dragonheart, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Curious George, The Polar Express, and Beowulf. For over seven years, she worked for Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and George Lucas's JAK Films. Her illustration skills and comprehensive knowledge of animal anatomy and movement are essential in the development of believable creature creation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Design Studio Press
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1933492562
• ISBN 13: 9781933492568
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160